Some embarrassing sex moments are simply inevitable. Instead of wanting to creep into a hole in the ground and never come back, here are a few ways to save the situation and even have a good laugh about it.

Junk dilemma: It's natural to have concerns about your — and your partner's — body. Am I/is he too big, small, fat, skinny, pimply, warty, hairy, hairless…? The first time you see each other naked, don’t talk about the size, shape and personality of his manhood (huge/not, erect/not, easily aroused, etc.) Also refrain from launching into a thesis on your privates.

Comparison talk: This is a HUGE (pun intended) no-no. No one wants to hear about the people you've slept with. And their physical "characteristics". Even if they've all been smaller, unsexier and way less virile than he is. Unless he asks you specifically. Even in that case, keep it as general as possible, minus the g(l)ory details. If he’s the one who starts comparing you with one of his exes, tell him straight on the two of you have better things to discuss/do.

Hair in mouth syndrome: Bang in the middle of steamy sex, you find a strand (from where, we're not saying) that' snaked into your mouth and refuses to get out discreetly. Instead of screaming "Yuck!" and making puking noises, simply slip your hand into your kisser and extricate the stubborn little thing. If you're lucky enough, he'll do the same thing.

Phoney noises: Phone calls, SMS beeps and mail alerts are far from being the sounds anyone would like to hear during sex. Put your cell phone, laptop, tablet, etc. on silent mode before launching into foreplay. In case you forget and one of your devices beeps when you're getting hot and heavy, kiss him passionately and declare with an exaggerated flourish: "You're/This is way more important than whoever that is!"

Smelly cat: We're human beings. And yes, our cervices stink if left unattended to. In case you see your partner hold his breath or turn away after his nose grazes your armpit or another unmentionable cranny of your body, joke about it. Say: "The next time, we could try this after a shower". He'll love you for being a sport. Of course, the same goes for his crannies.

Excited no more: The doorbell ringing unexpectedly (even if you ignore it), unintentional tickling, unexpected giggling, falling off the bed — who hasn't experienced a mood-killer bang in the middle of sex? How to fix it? If the two of you are really keen on finishing what you began, start afresh. Else just joke about it and indulge in some good old cuddling. These "disasters" are what good memories are made of. ;)

Phoney noises: Phone calls, SMS beeps and mail alerts are far from being the sounds anyone would like to hear during sex. Put your cell phone, laptop, tablet, etc. on silent mode before launching into foreplay. In case you forget and one of your devices beeps when you're getting hot and heavy, kiss him passionately and declare with an exaggerated flourish: "You're/This is way more important than whoever that is!"